Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Contents 1 Preface ............................... 5 2 Legend ..............................5 3 Conformity/other information ......................5 3.1 Classification ..........................5 3.2 Conformity........................... 5 3.3 Manufacturer ..........................5 4 Scope of delivery and testing the product on receipt ................. 5 5 Introduction ............................
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 18.3 Ergonomic back shell & its setting options ................19 18.4 Ergo Back backrest bracket and its adjustment possibilities ............ 19 19 Seat system ............................20 20 Clothing guard ..........................21 20.1 Side panel with integrated clothing guard ................. 21 20.2 Side panel with bolt-on clothing guard ..................
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 23 Footrests ............................38 23.1 Angle adjustment of the footplate support ............... 38 23.2 Footrest continuous ........................39 23.3 Footrest folding up to one side ....................39 23.4 Footrest, fold up to the rear ...................... 41 23.5 Footrest folds up to the rear with spring locking mechanism ...........
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The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by the rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV. This document is available in PDF format at www.proactiv-gmbh.com for visually impaired people. Using the zoom function, the font can be increased as desired.
Technik GmbH, this declaration becomes void. questions you may have about using it. Manufacturer The SPEEDY F4 and F2 products differ in the possibilities for individual design of the frame PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH geometry and the options available. If there is Im Hofstätt 11...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 However, please check the product immediate- about the use and settings of your product as ly upon receipt, preferably in the presence of well as the safety accessories available (e.g. the freight company, for any damage that may anti-tipping supports and lap belt).
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 In addition - for safety reasons - the product Technical specifications may only be operated by people who Product weight can move and coordinate their hands and The total weight starts from 8.5 kg with the arms so that they are able to operate all basic equipment.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Service life The product is labelled with further symbols (stickers): The service life of the product is 6 years. Product not approved as a seat in motor vehicles Rating plate and markings on the product Product approved as a seat in motor vehicles;...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 11 Familiarisation with the product Check the stable condition of the seat and the surroundings and backrest upholstery at regular intervals and in case of doubt, have your rehabilitation During the initial commissioning of the product, specialist dealer assess its condition.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 When travelling, always carry a repair kit Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.) and tyre pump for repairs in event of punc- to the product. tured/flat tyre. An alternative to this is a emer-...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 should cover the spokes with a spoke shield, Before crossing an obstacle (steps, for example, to minimise the risks. thresholds, etc.), the anti-tipping supports must be swivelled from the operating to the passive Smoking when using the wheelchair...
(cannot be ret- an assistant. rofitted; only available for the SPEEDY F4 and SPEEDY F2 with the classic frame geometry). Use particular caution when approaching In this case, the seat tilt and/or the seat stairs, edges, drops or other hazard areas.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 is mounted in a higher position in the cast- Size 1 Size 3 Size 2 er fork. 125 mm 185 mm 155 mm Angle of Top position seat/front seat height reduce 125 mm Middle position...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 For this, there are three holes in the rear area 18 Back system of the side panel at the top and an elongated hole at the bottom to position the backrest Avoid falling into the seating and backrest tubes.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 18.1.3 Instructions for sitting posture with an adjustable backrest Locking pin For a good sitting posture, we recommend positioning the backrest vertical to the ground, where possible. With low backrests with adaptable belt cover...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 If you have released both locking pins by pull- 18.2 Adjustable back & its adjustment ing on the cord, you can adjust the backrest as options desired and re-engage it by letting go of the The "adjustable back and back padding"...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Pull to the right: Tensioning loop with strap Increase the slack Press to the right Figure 12: Push the tensioning loop onto its strap on Figure 15: Increase the slack the right In order to put the tensioning loops back onto the back system loosely again, pull the loop section at the back to the left.
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 If the belt should have mistakenly been threaded out during the adjustment, see the following figures for threading the belt in cor- rectly: Figure 21: Step 4: Simple threading in of the belt through the tensioning loops...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Leave the loop Figure 24: Step 7: Double passage Figure 27: Ergonomic back shell (view from behind) Velcro cross-straps Figure 25: Step 8: Threading in the belt Figure 28: Ergonomic back shell without back pad-...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 19 Seat system Avoid falling into the seating and backrest upholstery/back shell as it significantly in- creases the risk of an adjustment, falling down or defects. The seat system usually consists of either sprung Body Contour seat cover or a belt sys- tem.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Note: Using a seat cushion on the seat system is Rear M5 fixing screw with washer mandatory. At cold temperatures, the seat cushion prevents lower abdomens from under- cooling and protects against dirt and wetness.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 20.2.3 Adjusting the clothing guard posi- tion Mount for the "locking Mounting bar The following instructions are intended pins" for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 20.3.2 Removal and attachment of the Side panel guide clothing guard The locking pins must first be released to re- move the clothing guard. For this purpose, grasp under the seat cover and in the middle,...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 tyres and the clothing guard should be be- tween 5 and 8 mm to avoid pinching your fin- gers, scraping the tyres on the clothing guard, and obstruction when grasping the handrim. To adjust the clothing guard position, loosen...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Slots of the clothing guard Figure 51: Slots of the clothing guard Size marking for size 2 20.3.4 Clothing guard size Figure 53: Size marking on the clothing guard The following instructions are intended for...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 wise the wheels are not properly secured. You will know this if you can see the index groove. Index groove Green marking = drive wheel is locked in place on the product Figure 57: Tetra Clip with locked quick release axle...
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Distance at front to frame the same size on both sides Distance Figure 62: Front distance to the frame (SPEEDY F4 and F2 with classical frame geometry) Markings Figure 60: Distance between the markers on the tyres (at axle height), back...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 4. Measure the distance between the drive 21.4 Tyre pressure wheels at the front and back again at the Check the tyre inflation pressure at regular axle height (along the markers) so that the...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Cap removed Clamp lever Valve adapter Figure 68: Valve adapter and clamp lever of the compressor Figure 66: Valve without cap 21.5 Wheelbase extension 3. Place the valve attachment of the com- pressed air device or the compressor onto 21.5.1 Wheelbase extension welded in...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Base plate Jaws Pivot point Figure 73: Jaws of the wheelbase extension Figure 70: Base plate and pivot point on the product To attach the wheelbase extension, guide (viewed from the below on the side and without a...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 both sides by moving the wheelbase extension screws (AF 5 mm) to 10 Nm and the M8 fixing slightly downwards and pull it away from the screw (AF 6 mm) to 20 Nm. product to the rear.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 alignment of the caster-wheel bearing blocks is 22.1.1 Replacing the caster wheels when precisely aligned to the tyre size ordered and mounted using two axle fixing the welded caster-wheel bearing blocks cannot screws subsequently be adjusted.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 able to remove in order for it to be reused later when reinstalling the new caster wheel. In case you want to install a different type of caster wheel, use the enclosed spacers as these generally differ from one type of caster wheel to another.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 22.2 Caster wheels flapping Caster wheel for rotary axle Uncontrolled swivelling backwards and for- wards of the caster wheels around their axes on the caster fork (while moving) is known as "fluttering". If the caster wheels start to flutter, imme-...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 cal. This increases the caster length and To remove the caster fork with screw-on the tendency to vibrate reduces. axle, the aluminium cap on the caster wheel bearing block must first be removed. In order...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 22.3.2 Caster fork with screw-on axle with the supplied wrench to tighten up the nut of the welded caster wheel bearing blocks caster wheel axle again (hold the caster wheel axle firmly) and secure it with thread lock.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 22.4 Adjusting the caster wheel axles (when fitted in angle-adjustable Middle alignment of the slider and caster-wheel bearing blocks) caster wheel bearing block The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita-...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Note: To reduce caster wheel flutter, it may be nec- essary to tilt the caster fork rotary axles from the vertical (Chapter 22.4). 23 Footrests Make sure the ground clearance under the footrest is sufficient. Experience shows that M6 fixing screw, with this should not be less than 4 cm.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 23.2 Footrest continuous Note: With a V-shaped product frame or with a larger lower leg width at the top than the bottom, it is necessary to relieve the footrest support tube tension in the footrest support plate resulting from longitudinal adjustment.
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Recesses Bracket with cylinder pin Bracket with cylinder pin Figure 105: Footplate support raised from the Figure 107: Cylinder pin and corresponding recess- bracket (product view from the front) For the longitudinal setting of the footrest...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Note: If the footrest should engage in the folded up With a V-shaped product frame or with a larger position, move the locking pin lever back to the lower leg width at the top than the bottom, it is horizontal position to the footbar joint.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 After "folding up to the back" each time, make sides of the footrest support tubes are posi- sure that the footrest has engaged correctly tioned accurately over the holes of the under- again. This is visible when the locking pin lever neath positioned inlet.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 If you want to return the footrest to the stand- opened before starting to adjust the lower leg ard position again, push it back forwards to the length. View the procedure in Chapter 23.1.
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Footstep pins Press the anti-tipping bar downwards and swivel to the rear Figure 119: Operating position of anti-tipping sup- port (view from the rear) Figure 121: Moving the anti-tipping support to oper- ating position (view from the rear)
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 To remove the anti-tipping support, the M5 Press the anti-tipping bar downwards fixing screw (AF 3 mm) is screwed out of the and swivel inwards underneath the spring retention cap and at the same time, the...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 24.1.3 Height adjustment of the anti- Cord pulled tipping support through upwards The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV M5 fixing screw...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 There is an inlet within the anti-tipping bar that 24.2 Removable central anti-tipping must be adjusted to the new height position. support The inlet should be positioned as low as possi- ble in the anti-tipping bar. A screwdriver could be used for the positioning of the inlets, for example.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 risks need to be learnt in cooperation with your Fixing hooks of the anti-tipping support therapists and doctors. Before using the product, each time after loading the anti-tipping supports and after eve- ry adjustment to the product, make sure that the anti-tipping supports are fully functional.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 The brake is closed by pushing the brake 25.1.2 Setting the brake lever forwards and downwards. In the closed The following instructions are intended position, the brake pin pushes the tyre in by for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- approx.
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Brake holding M5 joint screws rail Figure 142: M5 joint screws for setting the actuating Figure 141: Distance between the brake pin and force of the brake lever tyre of approx. 3 to max. 4 mm with the brake...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 25.2 Knee lever brake with pull cable operation (SPEEDY F2) Figure 147: Brake closed, brake pin presses into the tyre by approx. 4 mm Figure 144: Knee lever brake with pull cable opera- tion, control unit...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 25.2.2 Setting the brake Welded on brake mount The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV Settings on the brake could be necessary for...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 6. Retrospective fine adjustments can be the control element rests against the brake made at any time using the infinitely ad- element and the brake noticeably engages. justable adjustment screw on the lower Press the front part of mount of the wire rope.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 To open the brake, press the front part of the To adjust the integral brake with standard in- control element towards the middle of the stallation (Ergo models), proceed as follows on wheelchair (away from the wheel).
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 25.3.3 Brake adjustment for installation with welded-on bracket The following instructions are intended for and may only be carried out by a rehabilita- tion specialist dealer or PRO ACTIV The integrated brake on the SPEEDY F2 can be fitted on the lower frame tube or on the upper frame tube using a welded-on bracket.
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Settings on the brake could be necessary for 3. Press the front part of the control element the following reasons: to the right or left outwards until the brake element rests against the tyre. Do not ...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 en the M6 fixing screws (AF 4 mm) to 11 Nm 26 Push handles torque and secure them with thread lock fluid. 26.1 Back tube with integrated handles 26.3 Push handles, horizontally screwed in back tube...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 26.4 Safety push handles with contin- uous height adjustment Pull the clamp lever out ver- Clamp lever tically to the rotary axle Figure 173: Put the clamp lever in another angled position by pulling out...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 26.6 Safety instructions After every adjustment or after reattach- Quick release lever ment following removal, check that the push handles are firmly attached in position. Due to environmental effects, it is possi- Open ble that the properties and therefore secure attachment of the push handle covers may change detrimentally.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 27.2 Restraint systems The person restraint system comprises: Lap belt with lock (e.g. manufacturer With the wheelchair restraint system, elements Schnierle Safety Belts GmbH). are designated that are used to secure the wheelchair in the vehicle. Persons are secured using components of the person retention sys- tem (PRS).
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 27.3 Marking Wheelchairs tested according to ISO 7176-19 and approved for transporting passengers in motor vehicles are marked with the following karabiner symbol: Figure 183: Symbol for rear fastening and wheel- Figure 181: Karabiner symbol/sticker for a tested...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Figure 185: Correct positioning of the wheelchair in the vehicle The two rear belts (retractors) must be ar- ranged symmetrically and anchored at an an- gle of 30° to max. 45° from the horizontal on Figure 187: Run of the retractors at the rear with the vehicle floor.
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 The hip belt must rest tight against the body Adjustable-inclination backrests must be set to over the hip bone. It must be fastened so that, the most vertical position in order to ensure after closing, it runs at an angle of 30° to 75°...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 27.6 Safety instructions 29 Transport 29.1 Securing handling of the product You must be able to hear each belt link engage in the buckle. Belts must not be twisted When loading or transporting, the product can and not run crossed-over.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 4. Secure the product with lashing straps. To 5. The user can help the climb by rotating the do this, use the existing securing devices handrim. in the vehicle. After securing, the product Climbing down stairs: may not roll, slip or tip over to the side any 1.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 31 Cleaning and care 32 Maintenance 32.1 General instructions Regularly cleaning the product is prescribed to prevent the components from becoming stiff The product is not a maintenance-free device. due to soiling. In particular, the product should Therefore, please observe the following in- be carefully cleaned after every major use, e.g.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Even if your product does not show any signs Check the brakes (function, wear on brake of wear, damage or malfunctions, the regular pins). safety-related checks on your product must be Clean and oil the pivot points of the brakes...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 33 Disposal & recycling 34 Re-use At the end of the service life, the product can If your product has been provided to you by be disposed of by PRO ACTIV or your rehabili-...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 35 Warranty 36 Liability PRO ACTIV guarantees that the product was As the manufacturer of the product, free of any defects at the time it was handed PRO ACTIV is not responsible for its safety if: over.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 37 Appendix: Tightening torques, securing details and tools The following table shows the torques for shaft screws with a metric control thread (valid providing the drawing, assembly, or usage instructions do not state different values!):...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 38 Appendix: Medical product passport/record of training Product specifications: Serial number: Customer data: Surname, forename: Street: Postcode, city: Phone: Paying organisation: Training carried out by: Rehabilitation specialist dealer PRO ACTIV Field Stamp / Date / Rehabilitation specialist dealer's signature...
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 39 Appendix: Hand-over certificate 39.1 Required compliance criteria to authorise use Completed/ Topics Remarks fulfilled The product is suitable for the customer based on their own judgement and the customer information received regarding the disability-related re- strictions.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 39.2 Check list for training the user Completed/ Topics fulfilled All mechanical function controls were explained and their function demonstrated. Use of the brakes was demonstrated and then performed by the user themselves and/or their assistant.
Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 40 Appendix: Inspection lists Initial inspection: after 6 weeks not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Check that the wheel tracking and drive wheel bushing are firmly...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 & F2 Subsequent inspection: One year later after the last inspection or earlier following particu- lar loading OK / not OK resolved Serial number: ___________________ carried out Check that all screws/fastening elements are firmly seated Clean and oil/grease all pivot points, quick release axles and bear-...
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Usage instructions SPEEDY F4 and F2 Your rehabilitation specialist dealer: PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH Im Hofstätt 11 D-72359 Dotternhausen – Germany Phone +49 7427 9480-0 Fax +49 7427 9480-7025 Email: info@proactiv-gmbh.de www.proactiv-gmbh.com...
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